Alabama lawmakers passed a bill to ban virtually all abortions, even in cases of rape or incest, unless there’s a risk to the mother’s health. The move is seen as an effort to get the Supreme Court to reverse Roe v. Wade. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Consitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joined CBSN to discuss the legal implications of this bill. Source
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New report “a wake-up call” on leading risk to newborns
“High-income countries have seen virtually no progress,” the study finds Source
Alabama governor signs near-total abortion ban
The new law is the most restrictive anti-abortion measure passed in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973 Source
Trump to unveil immigration plan that’s light on specifics
“Right now this is the Trump plan. We’re hoping this will become the Republican plan,” a senior administration official told reporters Wednesday Source
North Carolina sues e-cigarette maker Juul over marketing
Josh Stein, the top law enforcement official in the state, said he’s the first state attorney general to take the maker of Juul to court Source
Chokehold triggered Eric Garner’s death, medical examiner testifies
Garner’s cries of “I can’t breathe” during the deadly 2014 encounter became a rallying cry against police brutality Source
Officials determine cause of Calif.’s most destructive wildfire
The blaze in 2018 killed 85 people, destroyed 18,804 structures and charred some 153,336 acres Source
Half of Americans use swimming pool in lieu of shower
A new report exposes some bad habits in America’s swimming pools Source
Trump files annual financial disclosure report
The president isn’t handing over his tax returns, but he has filed his annual financial disclosure report Source
“Chilling similarities” in Cosby accusers’ testimony, judge says
The comedian is appealing his sex assault conviction in part based on testimony about the uncharged allegations Source